El jockey
Luis Ortega / ES, AR, US, MX, DK, 2024 / 97 min.
Black psychological comedy with a dash of thriller about a legendary, self-destructive Argentinian jockey who flees, undergoing a wondrous transformation. Idiosyncratic, stylish film was the Argentinian Oscar entry.
Remo Manfrediniis a legendary jockey whose self-destructive behaviour overshadows his talents. He races mainly to pay off his debts to a criminal gang, headed by the seedy boss Sirena. On the day of the most important race of his life, things go thoroughly wrong. Remo gets into an accident, killing one of the most precious horses. He flees and wanders around the dark streets of Buenos Aires. While assuming a new identity, he must stay out of the hands of Sirena and his henchmen, who want to track him down at all costs, dead or alive.
Argentine director Luis Ortega turned El jockey (Kill the Jockey) into a psychological black comedy with touches of a thriller. The film is Argentina’s entry for the Oscars.
Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival
Screened as part of the Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival's 11 edition, which brings a carefully curated selection of films from Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America to the big screen from April 4 through 13 at various locations in Amsterdam and Haarlem.
Details
Director
Luis Ortega
Production year
2024
Country
ES, AR, US, MX, DK
Original title
El jockey
Length
97 min.
Language
Spanish
Subtitles
ENG
Format
DCP
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Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival
4 through 13 April, the 11th edition of the Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival (ASFF) will take place. This unique event brings a carefully curated selection of films from Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America to the big screen in Amsterdam and Haarlem. From mainstream to artistic and experimental, ASFF celebrates the richness of Spanish cinema!
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